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Richard D. Hailey Scholarship

AAJ’s Minority Caucus will award a $5,000 scholarship to a minority Law Student member who is entering his/her first, second, or third year of law school. The winner will be provided travel and accommodations to attend the AAJ Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado.

2018 Cycle

The 2018 scholarship cycle is now open. All scholarship applications are due May 1, 2018.

The deadline has been extended! All applications for the Richard D. Hailey Scholarship are now due Friday, May 11, 2018.

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best:

Exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy

Expresses a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others

Promotes accountability and safety

Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities

Shows a financial need for the scholarship

Applications must include the following:

A resumé

A 500-word essay on how you meet the criteria

Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and